Principal Vendor Manager

T-Mobile-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Overland Park, KS
5,001-10,000 employees
Telecommunications
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The Principal Vendor Manager is a strategic leader responsible for managing and optimizing multiple, large-scale partnerships with key suppliers, including all associated processes. This includes enforcing robust contract terms, utilizing advanced systems, and implementing new technologies to drive supplier performance, continuous process improvement and cost controls. Facilitates communication channels with internal teams to proactively share information and drive the resolution of operational and functional escalations. Provides guidance and peer leadership on vendor management best practices to ensure consistent, excellent vendor management across the organization. This role requires a seasoned professional who can not only maintain but also enhance vendor relations and contribute significantly to the company's strategic objectives.

  • Manages and enhances large-scale partnerships with key suppliers to enforce contract terms and drive supplier performance
  • Enforces robust contract terms with suppliers to ensure compliance and performance standards are met
  • Contributes to strategic objectives and planning through expertise in vendor relations, operations, and supply chain management
  • Facilitates effective communication channels between internal teams and suppliers to proactively share information and resolve operational issues
  • Implements new technologies to drive continuous process improvements across multiple large-scale partnerships
  • Provides guidance and leadership on vendor management best practices to ensure consistent excellence across the organization. Collaborates with procurement, operations, and project management teams to align vendor management strategies with business needs
  • Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field (Required)
  • 7-10 years - Managing and optimizing large-scale partnerships with key suppliers in telecommunications or related industry (Required)
  • 7-10 years - Implementing new technologies and systems for supplier performance and process improvement (Required)
  • 7-10 years - Leading cross-functional teams to resolve operational and functional escalations in vendor management (Required)
  • Vendor Management- Expertise in managing and optimizing relationships with key suppliers to enforce contract terms and improve supplier performance. (Required)
  • Strategic Thinking- Ability to develop strategies that align with the company's objectives and enhance vendor relations. (Required)
  • Negotiation- Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and manage costs effectively in supplier contracts. (Required)
  • Project Management- Proficiency in managing large-scale projects, including the implementation of new technologies and process improvements. (Required)
  • Telecommunications- In-depth knowledge of telecommunications industry to effectively manage vendor relationships and technology implementations. (Required)
  • Leadership- Ability to provide guidance and leadership to peers and teams, fostering best practices in vendor management. (Required)
  • Problem Solving- Capability to identify and resolve operational and functional issues swiftly and effectively. (Required)
  • Analytics- Strong analytical skills to assess vendor performance data and drive continuous improvement. (Required)
  • Cross Functional Relationships- Ability to collaborate with various internal teams to ensure alignment and effective communication regarding vendor management. (Required)
  • Process Improvement- Experience in implementing process enhancements to optimize vendor management operations. (Required)
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Master's/Advanced Degree Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field (Preferred)
  • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification by APICS that demonstrates knowledge in supply chain management and operations. (Preferred)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Internationally recognized certification by PMI that indicates expertise in project management. (Preferred)
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Certification by ISM that covers key aspects of procurement and supply management. (Preferred)
  • Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches.
  • Employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role.
  • Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee's eligible earnings in the prior year.
  • Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance.
  • medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance
  • eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs!
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